ISSJ III Staff Operations Officer (SOO) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

BTS Software Solutions • Columbia, MD

249d

About The Position

BTS Software Solutions is seeking Staff Operations Officers to serve as the primary interface between the customers Headquarters Staff and the operational elements either at Home Station, in other CONUS locations, or forward deployed to OCONUS locations. The SOO, working under the direction of the customer, plans, coordinates, and advises on HUMINT operations. The SOO supports home station and deploys operational elements by providing operational research, analysis, and advice in furtherance of the customers objective to acquire intelligence. The SOO utilizes customer-specific databases to conduct research and to write summaries, reports, official correspondence, and guidance. The SOO provides thorough and knowledgeable briefings to the customer. The SOO will assist with the implementation of Intelligence Community directives and procedures legally required to facilitate operational requirements and draft comprehensive written reports for direction and guidance of current/future operations. The SOO provides substantive feedback and evaluation of HUMINT operations, and ensures operations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies and in compliance with Intelligence Oversight requirements. The SOO develops and/or contributes to the development of Operations Orders (OPORDS) and Concepts of Operations (CONOPs), ICD-304 operational and coordination cables, and other official communications. The SOO coordinates with analysts to ensure the provision of intelligence support packets, production reviews, targeting packets, counter-intelligence reviews to support Senior or Annual Review Panels, and support asset validation. The SOO assists the customer in the maintenance of required Asset Management files using appropriate classified systems to ensure complete source dossiers are maintained in accordance with regulations. The SOO will collaborate with reports officers and intelligence analysts to improve collection efforts and achieve operational benchmarks set by the customer. The SOO supports pre-mission training events for force provides; and plans, manages, and executes Staff Mission Briefs (SMBs). The SOO will not directly participate in intelligence collection activities.

Requirements

• Eight (8) years of total intelligence experience within the DoD intelligence enterprise or national Intelligence Community agencies.
• Demonstrates proficiency in researching, building, staffing, and presenting information briefs to audiences at the rank equivalent of O-5/GS-14 and above.
• Superior understanding of advanced HUMINT operational techniques, HUMINT authorities, HUMINT collection processes, the HUMINT operational cycle, Intelligence Oversight, and the Intelligence Cycle.
• Completed at least two (2) operational assignments as a HUMINT core collector.
• At least five (5) years of experience as a SOO or Desk Officer directly supporting HUMINT operations, including at least one (1) year supporting HUMINT operations outside of traditional warzones.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface between the customers Headquarters Staff and operational elements.
• Plan, coordinate, and advise on HUMINT operations.
• Provide operational research, analysis, and advice to support intelligence acquisition.
• Utilize customer-specific databases for research and report writing.
• Deliver thorough and knowledgeable briefings to the customer.
• Assist with the implementation of Intelligence Community directives and procedures.
• Draft comprehensive written reports for current/future operations.
• Provide feedback and evaluation of HUMINT operations.
• Ensure operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Develop and contribute to Operations Orders (OPORDS) and Concepts of Operations (CONOPs).
• Coordinate with analysts for intelligence support packets and production reviews.
• Assist in maintaining Asset Management files using classified systems.
• Collaborate with reports officers and intelligence analysts to improve collection efforts.
• Support pre-mission training events and execute Staff Mission Briefs (SMBs).

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits package
• PTO
• 401K matching and vested from day one

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees